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Request for an online game

Hello, I play an online game called NationStates, I believe a number of other people who also play have come here requesting maps. I would be very appreciative of someone who could create a map of my nation. In actuality I would like two maps, one blank map (ie. just the outline of each island), and one topographic map showing major settlements, though if only one could be made, I would like the topographic map to take preference please. Basically, I would like Malta (with it's neighbouring small islands) with Madeira to the south west. I know it may not be as unique as other requested maps but that is what I have been trying to create myself for sometime (and have failed miserably at). I do not mind exactly where Madeira and the major settlements are placed, as long as they are placed somewhere near to where I have indicated.

A rough idea of where I would like the major settlements to be can be seen here and here. (Note, Creipa is the capital, if some indication could be made of that please). I would like the map to be quite large please, around 1000x1000 if possible (though not necessarily, as long as it is not below 500x500 I don't mind)

If this could be done, I would be eternally grateful (I know it's not much considering the work that you lot do) as I have spent many hours becoming more and more frustrated at MSPaint and my own failings at cartographic and computer skills.